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Eastern Singapore Attractions

Huge housing projects and East Coast Park dominate this area which, as recently as the 1960's, was once largely rural with kampong villages perched on stilts over the shoreline. Massive land reclamation changed it beyond all recognition but these suburbs have maintained a strong Malay identity.
Read More Changi Chapel and Museum
The Changi Chapel and Museum offers insight into the lives of the thousands of detainees held at the Changi Prison over e three year period.
Changi Airport
Serving more than 60 airlines to over 145 cities, Changi Aiport is a major air hub in the Asia Pacific region. The airport is an attraction in itself with restaurants, shops and entertainment.
Address
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport, Box 1
Singapore, Singapore 918141
Singapore
East Coast Park
The beaches and landscaped terrain of East Coast Park provide a favourite play area for Singaporeans. Visitors can hire a bike, swim at the beach, bowl, golf or play tennis.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Board the SBS bus 16 on Orchard Road and get off at Marine Terrace. Then take the underpass across the ECP Expressway
Granite Island
This boomerang shaped islet suitable for diving, swimming and bird-watching offers natural attractions such as mangroves, forests and coconut and rubber plantations. Temples and shrines can be visited.
Transit
Take SBS bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village Bus Interchange proceed to the Changi Point Jetty and catch a 10 minute boat ride.
Maylay Village
This traditional habitat of local Malays features more than 50 kampong shops (shops on stilts) specializing in art, artifacts and traditional costumes. Enter through the majestic horn-roofed Minangkabau structure.
Transit
Take the MRT to Paya Lebar Station and walk towards Geylang Road.
Original Singapore Walks
The Original Singapore Walks gives visitors an opportunity to tour places that are not featured on the usual tours such as smoke houses, graveyards, and gun batteries. In other words, some of the city's best-kept secret places.
Address
Original Singapore Walks
D'Centennial Building, 100 Lorong 23
Geylang, Singapore 388398
Singapore
Tips
Visit the website for details on tours.
Singapore Crocodilarium
Over 1,000 crocodiles can be viewed at close range.
Address
Singapore Crocodilarium
730 East Coast Parkway
Singapore, Singapore 439172
Singapore
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 2.00
Child 12 & under$ 1.00
All values are in Singapore Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Take the MRT to Paya Lebar (E5) or Eunos (E6) and then take a taxi.
Typical Visit
2 hours
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